Blairangus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Blairangus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 18 N,22 21 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.300000
  • Longitude: -22.350000
Water Depth 2500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BLAIRANGUS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 115.8 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 4409
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 21, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 8, 2004

Surveying Details

SUNK APPROX 350 MILES W BY N OF ROCKALL. (DODS). 8.7.87 8.7.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 551800N, 222100W. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). PLOTS IN OVER 2000 MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1930 BY CRAIN TAYLOR & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CLYDESDALE NAVIGATION CO (GEORGE NISBET & CO). TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 375NHP FOR 10.5KTS. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY U-48. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 18 N,22 21 W
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FAQ

Where is the BLAIRANGUS wreck located?

The BLAIRANGUS wreck is located at coordinates 55 18 N,22 21 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BLAIRANGUS?

The seabed around the BLAIRANGUS lies at approximately 2500 meters deep.

When did the BLAIRANGUS sink?

The BLAIRANGUS sank on Sep 21, 1940.

When was the wreck of the BLAIRANGUS discovered?

The wreck of the BLAIRANGUS was discovered in 1940.

What country did the BLAIRANGUS belong to?

The BLAIRANGUS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BLAIRANGUS?

The BLAIRANGUS had a tonnage of 4409 tons.

What type of wreck is the BLAIRANGUS?

The BLAIRANGUS is classified as a steam ship.

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